Police move to reassure residents following suspicious activity at Great Sankey
POLICE have moved to reassure local residents following reports of suspicious activity in the Great Sankey area of Warrington.
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One lane of M6 closed at Woolston as firefighters tackle HGV brakes fire
ONE lane of the M6 near the Woolston interchange was closed this afternoon as firefighters were called out to an incident involving the brakes of a HGV being on fire.
Warrington Home-Start expands services with £150k grant
A charity supporting vulnerable families in Warrington is expanding its services after receiving funding from the Steve Morgan Foundation.
Police warning over rogue traders operating in Padgate area
POLICE are looking to set up a neighbourhood watch group in the Padgate area following issues with rogue traders operating in the area.
Fire crew tackle car fire at Orford and bale of hay fire at Rixton
A fire crew was called out to tackle a car that was well alight on a road in Orford, Warrington, earlier today, Wednesday.
Two more COVID-19 deaths as inpatient numbers rise to above 50 and hospital emergency department reports heavy demand
TWO more COVID-19 deaths have sadly been reported at Warrington Hospital since yesterday, with more than 50 confirmed COVID inpatients and the hospital emergency department also experiencing very heavy demand.
Police thank member of the public who helped officer detain wanted man
POLICE have thanked a member of the public who helped an officer detain a wanted man.
Collision and oil spill cause six mile tailback on M6 and traffic congestion in Warrington
A collision and oil spill on the M6 caused six-mile tailbacks and traffic congestion across Warrington this afternoon.
Road closed following collision at Lower Stretton as fire crews rescue trapped person
TWO fire crews helped a person trapped in a vehicle following a road traffic collision that resulted in a road closure at Lower Stretton, Warrington, last night.
Road closures for Croft Carnival
A number of road closures will be in force at Croft on Saturday (July 2), for the return of Croft Carnival.